Jamie I Forrest, PhD, MPH

Public Health Strategist & Digital Solutions Architect

Background

Transforming Public Health with Innovative Digital Solutions

Leveraging 15+ years of strategic expertise to architect data-driven, technologically-advanced solutions that drive meaningful impact across global health initiatives.

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Professional Journey

Explore my career timeline, achievements, and key milestones

Digital Solutions Consulting
2025 - PresentProject

Developed a digital solution for Fair Price Pharma, a start-up pharmaceutical manufacturer in Vancouver, Canada to facilitate strategic growth and engagement of key opinion leaders.

Executive Startup Global Health Program Development
2023 - 2025WorkExperience

Leading technology strategy and clinical research initiatives across Africa.

Executive Startup Staskeholder Engagement
2020 - 2023WorkExperience

Leading partnerships and research strategy for clinical trials organization.

Global Health Research Implementation
2015 - 2019WorkExperience

Leading health analytics and system strengthening initiatives.

Global Health Analytics Research
2015 - 2017WorkExperience

Co-authored evidence synthesis for WHO HIV Treatment Guidelines.

David Sackett Clinical Trial of the Year Award
2021Award

Received prestigious award for excellence in clinical trial design and implementation.

A real-time dashboard of clinical trials for COVID-19
2020Publication

Published in The Lancet Digital Health on COVID-19 clinical trial monitoring.

Comparative efficacy and safety of first-line antiretroviral therapy
2016Publication

Published systematic review of HIV treatment efficacy.

AI-Driven Knowledge Management System
2021Project

Developed an AI-powered knowledge management system for streamlining organizational knowledge.

PhD, Population & Public Health
2013 - 2021Education

Doctoral research in clinical trial methodology and public health.

MPH, Global Health
2007 - 2009Education

Master of Public Health degree with focus on global health.

BSc, Microbiology
2003 - 2007Education

Master of Public Health degree with focus on global health.

Global Health Research Impact
2015 - 2023Research

Leading research on global health system strengthening and capacity building.

TOGETHER Trial for COVID-19 Therapeutics
2020 - 2022Research

Leading innovative clinical trial design for COVID-19 research.

TOGETHER Trial for COVID-19 Therapeutics
2020 - 2022Research

Led operations for award-winning platform adaptive clinical trial.

Global Health Technology Integration
2024Project

Developing frameworks for responsible technology adoption in health systems.

Resilient Clinical Trial Infrastructure in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic
2022Publication

Published lessons from the TOGETHER Trial in the American Journal of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene.

Early Treatment of COVID-19: A Missed Opportunity
2021Publication

Published analysis of COVID-19 treatment approaches in Infectious Diseases & Therapies.

Mobile health applications for HIV prevention and care in Africa
2015Publication

Published review of mHealth applications in Current Opinion in HIV & AIDS.

Impact at a Glance

45+
Peer-reviewed Publications
9
High-Impact Journal Papers
15+
Countries Impacted
2021
Sackett Trial Award

Research Impact

My research has been cited over 1,200 times and has informed policy decisions at organizations including the World Health Organization, UNAIDS, and multiple national health ministries.

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